Good morning, Miami.

Today, Little Havana’s activists and performers host The Last Debate at Urbanex Events from 7-11pm to offer a satirical political event with fake candidates vying to be Miami-Dade County’s first intergalactic representative while audience members vote for their favorite candidate.

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Founder Misha Kuryla announced on Wednesday, Oct. 21 that Misha’s Cupcakes in Coral Gables will close permanently after 21 years, marking the end of a cherished local tradition.

Cupcakes will remain available at Clementine’s Wine Gourmet through the end of October.

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Celebrity-favorite Katsuya will open at Thesis Hotel in Coral Gables in early 2027, while acclaimed chef Fabio Trabocchi launches a new Mediterranean restaurant at the same development — promising fresh dining experiences for local events.

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Havana Harry’s reopened in Coral Gables on Monday, Oct. 19 after a yearlong renovation (including a refreshed dining room and classic Cuban menu).

Diners spending $10 or more through Oct. 26 can choose a complimentary mojito, tamal, flan, or café Cubano.

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WLRN’s new documentary, Broken Ground: Unearthing the Tequesta Trail, premiered Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. on Channel 17 and online, and it explored Miami’s debate over protecting Tequesta artifacts amid heavy high-rise development (with insights from director Scott Barnett and archaeologist Bob Carr).

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Miami teen Arihant Jaggi, a 16-year-old co-founder of Young Coders Initiative, has expanded coding sessions for underserved neighborhoods and will host a hackathon at Cushman High School on Oct. 25 to connect students with local tech partners (including Big Red Education and Detect AI).

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The Florida Bar Association terminated an employee accused of sending racist messages to a Canes player after the staff failed to provide enough evidence that his social media account was compromised.

The decision was announced earlier today, reflecting a firm stand against discriminatory behavior.

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In spring, researchers at FIU’s Wall of Wind tested manufactured homes against hurricane-force winds to see how stronger anchoring systems and wind load reduction devices could improve safety and affordability for residents — their findings may prompt updates to outdated federal building codes.

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Tommy Hutton, 80, is ending nearly three decades at the Marlins booth today.

He retires after many years of lively game calls (fostering strong ties among fans) and lasting friendships with the team.

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